Cowhorn (FR 1817000) in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
Cowhorn (FR 1817000) in OR
A 21.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lane County, OR. The road serves Clark Butte.
Willamette National Forest, Middle Fork Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 21.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (21.2 miles). Climbs 4,200 ft over 21.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 42%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 17.5 and 19.5 miles in.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.6 miles off. Bear Mountain stands 1,773 ft above the site, 2.5 miles south. Little Gold Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Lowell, is 8.8 mi off.
September normals 50–75°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Willamette National Forest, Middle Fork Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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